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Founder of Black AIDS Institute Retires

Phill Wilson, the founder and president and CEO of the Black AIDS Institute (BAI) since its inception in 1999, has recently retired. The Institute is the only national HIV/AIDS think tank in the country that’s focused on African-Americans.

Officials call for slowdown on marijuana legislation

Officials in the Twin Counties have joined with the state Association of County Health Officials in calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to pump the brakes when it comes to legalizing recreational marijuana. Representatives of Columbia and Greene counties have joined the state Association of County Health Officials who say more time is needed for state […]

Ohio State study: Black women at risk of breast cancer get less preventive-care information

A new study suggests that black women at high risk of breast cancer might be missing out on potentially lifesaving measures because they are less likely than white women to receive the information needed to make decisions about preventive care. Read More

Midwestern University Students Organize Conference on Healthcare Inequities

Midwestern University students are investigating ways they can make a positive contribution to our society as part of the next generation of healthcare professionals. Recently, the Midwestern University’s Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) chapter joined forces with Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Pharmacy’s Executive Council to plan the 4th annual Student Interventions in Health Inequities […]

Working with a disability

A decade ago, I was completing my master’s degree in environmental science and policy, and preparing to embark on a multi-decade career in advocacy and public policy that would have required not only long hours during the workweek, but frequent travel and overtime. Unfortunately, my body had other plans. Slowly my experiences began to erode […]

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Study: Latino, African-American Teens Not as Likely to Have Undiagnosed Asthma Than White Teens

A new study published in the Journal of Urban Health found that Latino and African-American teens were approximately one-third less likely to be undiagnosed with asthma in comparison to White teens. Researchers from the Columbia University School of Nursing, the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Dickinson College found that living in a […]

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Barnes & Noble: U.S. Readers More Interested in Mental Health Books Than Books on Diet, Exercise

According to new data released by bookstore chain Barnes & Noble, readers across the U.S. are increasingly more interested in the mental health genre than books about diet and exercise. The data, which was collected between Dec. 16 and Jan. 5 from its 630 retail stores and website, shows that readers’ New Year’s resolutions are […]

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Report: Junk Food TV Ads Focus More on Hispanic, Black Adolescents Than Other Groups

According to a new report by University of Connecticut, Drexel University and the University of Texas Health Science Center, TV advertising costs for restaurants, food and beverages decreased by 4 percent, whereas spending for the same advertising directed at Black teens increased by 50 percent. “Food companies hardly ever market fruit and vegetables, water or […]

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An Interview with Phill Wilson, Founder, Former President of Black AIDS Institute

Phill Wilson, the founder and president and CEO of the Black AIDS Institute (BAI) since its inception in 1999, has recently retired. The Institute is the only national HIV/AIDS think tank in the country that’s focused on African-Americans. Diverse: Issues In Higher Education recently interviewed Wilson about his time at the Institute, and what’s next for him and the Institute. Diverse: […]

New law may spur earlier Alzheimer’s diagnoses in communities of color

More funding to help Alzheimer’s patients will soon be available thanks to federal legislation passed at the end of last year. Local advocates hope it will create opportunities to bring better care to those with the disease and reduce race-related disparities in Philadelphia-area communities. Read More

NC Group Promotes Diversity Among Nature Lovers

Western North Carolina’s rich public lands are open to all, and a new group has decided to go the extra mile to encourage more people of color to enjoy them. Elsea Brown, director of Blue Ridge Forever campaign, says the Pathways to Parks group, based in Asheville, was formed with a focus on inclusion. Read […]

Genomic Research Lacks Diversity, Limits Scientific Advancement

Many studies in science are viewed as wholly representative as researchers work to eliminate limitations, but that doesn’t always apply in terms of diversity in genomic research. Overwhelmingly, researchers from the University of Oxford report, individuals recruited in genomic studies are mostly of European descent—showing a significant lack of diversity. Read More

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